<p>Grammy-winning country singer Kenny Rogers died late on Friday night at the age of 81, his family said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The American singer "passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family," a statement on the singer's website said.</p>.<p>"The family is planning a small private service at this time out of concern for the national COVID-19 emergency."</p>.<p>Rogers embarked on a world farewell tour in 2016 but in April 2018 he canceled the last few shows citing "a series of health challenges."</p>.<p>Rogers, a three-time Grammy winner and a Country Music Hall of Famer, was best known for songs like "The Gambler" and his 1983 duet with Dolly Parton "Islands in the Stream."</p>.<p>After beginning his career in the 1950s with a jazz group, Rogers went solo in the 1970s and released his break-through single "Lucille" in 1977.</p>
<p>Grammy-winning country singer Kenny Rogers died late on Friday night at the age of 81, his family said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The American singer "passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family," a statement on the singer's website said.</p>.<p>"The family is planning a small private service at this time out of concern for the national COVID-19 emergency."</p>.<p>Rogers embarked on a world farewell tour in 2016 but in April 2018 he canceled the last few shows citing "a series of health challenges."</p>.<p>Rogers, a three-time Grammy winner and a Country Music Hall of Famer, was best known for songs like "The Gambler" and his 1983 duet with Dolly Parton "Islands in the Stream."</p>.<p>After beginning his career in the 1950s with a jazz group, Rogers went solo in the 1970s and released his break-through single "Lucille" in 1977.</p>